Lead - Access to Essential Medicine

2 weeks ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Fixed term for 5 years
- Access to Essential Medicines pillar of the Polynesian Health Corridors programme
- Work collaboratively with Pacific country counterparts

The Polynesian Health Corridors (PHC) team supports Polynesian countries through a range of modalities. In addition to directly assisting countries in some areas, the PHC team also contracts partners/suppliers for technical assistance, acts as a knowledge hub, supports mentoring and facilitates connections.

**About the role**

The Access to Essential Medicines (AEM) pillar's objective is to provide Polynesian countries with advice and support in the stock management, technology and procurement of reliable, safe and affordable medicines. Lead - AEM will provide strategic and technical advice to establish and deliver the programme activity plans for the pillar.

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As Lead, you will be leading the strategic development, planning, monitoring, reporting and implementation of the Access to Essential Medicines pillar. You will provide technical advice to Polynesian countries as required, through supporting other leaders in the group.

This role is fixed term for 5 years and has a salary midpoint of $140,938, actual salary dependent on your experience.

**Ko pūkenga - What you'll bring**
- Familiar with health and development issues of Polynesian countries and the connections to Pasifika communities in NZ
- Knowledge of international development, development programmes and principles
- Significant experience in matters relating to pharmaceuticals and pharmacy management
- Highly analytical mindset and strong written skills with ability to convey to a range of audiences
- Tertiary qualification in Pharmacy, Public Health, Population Health, or a relevant field

**About us**

At Manatū Hauora - Ministry of Health we are the kaitiaki of the health system, providing leadership and driving strategy and performance. We regulate the health sector and are the primary source of advice on health matters.

**Ngā Uaratanga - Our values**

Our Values underpin how we work together and with the health and disability sector, public service colleagues and communities.
- **Manaakitanga** (Listen on Māori Dictonary.co.nz) - we show care, inclusion respect, support, trust, and kindness to each other
- **Kaitiakitanga** (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we preserve and maintain an environment that enables the Ministry and our people to thrive
- **Whakapono** (Listen on Māori Dictionary.co.nz) - we have trust and faith in each other to do the right thing

**Me pēhea te tono mai - How to apply**

We place importance on our people having a sense of belonging, so if you require adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

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